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Barcelona travel this Saturday to the Ciutat de València Stadium to face Levante in the second round of LaLiga EA Sports, a clash marked by the return of Robert Lewandowski after overcoming muscle discomfort and the absence of Frenkie de Jong, who has been granted leave by the club for personal reasons.

Coach Hansi Flick approaches this match aiming to maintain the positive momentum after their opening 3-0 win against Mallorca, though there are still some doubts regarding his starting lineup.

Lewandowski returns, De Jong ruled out

The big news in Barça’s squad list is the return of Lewandowski, who missed both the Joan Gamper Trophy and the league opener due to a right hamstring issue. The Polish striker has traveled with the team, but his starting role will depend on how he feels during the warm-up.

As for the opponent, Levante will look to surprise at home. Flick warned about their defensive strength and dangerous counterattacks, factors that will require Barça to stay fully focused for the entire 90 minutes.

An early test for Flick’s Barça

The return of Lewandowski, the absence of De Jong, and the growing influence of youngsters like Casadó and Fermín make this match an important early test for Hansi Flick’s project. Barça fans expect to see a competitive and consistent performance after a promising start to the league, while Levante hope to spring an upset against one of the title favorites.